Human Services Department FALL 2015 Dr. Kimberly Kennard

Program Overview  The Modesto Junior College Human Services Programs two year programs are designed to prepare students for entry level employment in Human Service Organizations.  Employees in the profession can also upgrade and enhance the knowledge and skill set of their skills and abilities.  The Human Service Programs also provide a basis for future academic training leading to advanced degrees in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, and Behavioral Analysis.  Students may also receive Certificates, or Skills Recognition Awards in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Gerontology, Human Services and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

Program Personnel The first full-time Human Services Professor was hired in the fall semester of 200l. There are 8 part-time adjuncts that also teach in this Department. Limited course offering, time, and location. Since this hire, there has been significant developments, and an increase of student's pursuing degrees, skills recognition awards, or certificates in this department. An additional full-time faculty member is required to enhance the learning environment, continue student success, engagement, and retention.

Faculty Trend Analysis Human Svcs Full-time Regular Full-time Overload Adjunct Other0.00 COLLEGE Full-time Regular Full-time Overload Adjunct Other

Program Developments  Modesto Junior College has received full accreditation from the California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE).  The lead writer developed a 36 unit Certificate of Achievement in Chemical Dependency Counseling.  The current AA in Chemical Dependency Counseling was also revised.  Nine unit Skills Recognition Awards in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Gerontology were developed.  Human Service Orientations are held each semester for the students and public. Service Providers are also in attendance at the program orientations.  The faculty member received 198,780 from the California Institute of Mental Health to construct the online component of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program.

Enrollment, Retention, and Success Trend Analysis

Growth Benefits… Growth Benefits…  The interdisciplinary aspects of a new growth position can benefit the Department as well as College by serving beyond the boundaries of the Department.  The loss next year of the current part-time Program Mentor/Tutor in the Human Services Department will impact the Program.  In terms of student retention and success of the Human Service programs, the Program/Tutor assisted with mentoring, peer support, other ancillary services are provided to students.  This will be an excellent opportunity to increase student enrollments in the Human Service Programs, attract more professionals currently working in the field.  Form more partnerships with local community service agencies, professional organizations, business alliances, and regulatory entities.